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Piercing Cartilage After an Otoplasty? (photo)

April 12, 2013
Asked By:tess.b

hi i had an otoplasty done two years ago and they have healed with no problems, i was just wondering if piercing my cartilage would affect this surgery... i know all about infection risks etc.. i just want to know how high the risk is, for ruining the pinning back of my ears?

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